Simulation Technician

Overview

The Simulation Technician is responsible for providing technical and mechanical support for the Ning Zhao & Ge Li Simulation Center. This role involves managing audiovisual equipment, inventory, maintenance, and setup, as well as supporting computer software and ensuring the proper care and usage of manikins and other simulation equipment. The technician adheres to industry standards and best practices to facilitate effective simulation training.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Position Summary

The Simulation Technician is responsible for providing technical and mechanical support for the Ning Zhao & Ge Li Simulation Center. This role involves managing audiovisual equipment, inventory, maintenance, and setup, as well as supporting computer software and ensuring the proper care and usage of manikins and other simulation equipment. The technician adheres to industry standards and best practices to facilitate effective simulation training.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education Required: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Area of Study Required : None

Area of Study Preferred : None

Experience Required : Minimum of 1 year in healthcare simulation, including technical support and maintenance of simulation equipment.

Experience Preferred : Experience with Laerdal products is preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required : None required

License/Certification/Registration Preferred : Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHOS)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and operation manuals; sets up, operates, and takes down simulation equipment, ensuring all systems are functional and up to date.
• Programs simulator software to model physiological responses as per instructor specifications; operates patient simulators and cameras during simulations.
• Operates and maintains audiovisual and debriefing systems; troubleshoots and repairs simulation equipment, including patient simulators, computers, monitors, and various medical devices; liaises with vendors as needed.
• Communicates effectively with instructors, facilitators, administrative staff, and simulation center personnel; collaborates with manufacturers and the Dana-Farber Biomedical department for maintenance, repairs, updates, and technology changes.
• Provides technical support for healthcare equipment, specifically manikins, but also beds, headwalls, patient monitors, medication dispensing systems, and code carts. Offers costuming and moulage for simulation scenarios when applicable.
• Collaborates with supervisor to coordinate simulation-center scheduling, prevent conflicts, and organize, maintain, and restock simulation supplies; provides recommendations on equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Collects data for ongoing research, grant requests, and internal usage while maintaining learner confidentiality; provides technical assistance, support, and training to instructors, facilitators, and staff in using simulation equipment; performs other job-related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and alignment with the organizational mission and vision.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency and capacity to learn new educational technologies to enhance learner engagement (e.g., gamification, simulation, instructional design).
• Ability to maintain practices consistent with standards of simulation practice.
• Ability to comply with accepted standards of professionalism.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).